ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in a care area that uses paper charting notices an error when recording a patient's vital signs in the patient record. Which option adheres to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for making corrections to documentation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to CMS guidelines, when making corrections to documentation, the nurse should cross out the error with a single line so the original documentation can be seen and sign and date the correction.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing shortness of breath while breathing room air. The patient's pulse oximetry reading is 89% and their respiratory rate is 22. What should be the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering oxygen is the most appropriate action for a COPD patient with an oxygen saturation of 89%. This will help increase the patient's oxygen saturation and alleviate their shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient how to change their surgical dressing. The patient is able to perform a return demonstration. Which learning domain has been demonstrated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The psychomotor domain involves physical movement and coordination, demonstrated by the patient's ability to perform the dressing change.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the apical pulse. Where should the stethoscope be placed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse is located at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that they need to practice in a way that can be explained to the patients and employer. Which of the following terms is this an example of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accountability involves being answerable for one's actions, including the ability to explain practice to patients and employers.